I have built and manage a few websites. These include AGPower92 Triso-Fueled Nuclear Reactor Development and Law Offices of Steven Kaftal. Of course, I have been web developer and webmaster of Oriental Outpost since 2002.
If you need help building, upgrading, or maintaining your website, please contact me. I am affordable, and my websites are built for hundreds of dollars (not thousands). I enjoy the art and solving the puzzle of building a good website for small business owners.
Below is my resume, with relevant details at the top, and my adventurous lifestyle in the second half.
Oriental Outpost
9628 Campo Road Suite V, Spring Valley, CA 91977
Aug 2002 - Present
Web Developer / System Administrator / Graphic Design
Duties and Related Skills:
Website Development (full-stack), Webmaster, Linux System Administration (Apache & Nginx), Graphic Design, and Photography.
Build and Manage: MailChimp, Adwords, Adsense, SEO, and Amazon Campaigns.
Fluent in HTML5, CSS, PHP, jQuery, MySQL, and Responsive Design Principles.
Also, an expert in the development of marketing materials and print advertising layout.
Proficient in the following computer systems, languages, and software:
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Photoshop, and AutoCAD
Secure military systems: NMCI, SIPRnet, NIPRnet.
Professional-Level Photographer.
Current Security Clearance: Top Secret.
Internet Retailer Conference and Expo, San Diego, CA 2011
IRCE Web Design Conference, Orlando Fl 2012
Internet Retailer Conference and Expo, Chicago, IL 2013
Internet Retailer Conference and Expo, Chicago, IL 2015
PHP MySQL Professional Course, Udemy 2017
UNIX Security for System Administrators v2.0 2018
CyberLaw II 2018
California Army National Guard
Dec 2010 – April 2018
Platoon Sergeant / Training NCO / Detachment NCOIC
Duty assignments:
Training NCO, Headquarters Platoon Sergeant, and Tactical Operations Center NCOIC.
When on Operation Enduring Freedom deployment: 315th Engineers Rear Detachment NCOIC, Acting First Sergeant, Forward Deployed Liaison.
Duties:
Maintain direct supervision, training, and welfare of up to 65 soldiers.
Plan and conduct training sessions.
Obtain training materials and equipment.
Instruct classes and manage other instructors.
Ensure logistical supplies and operations in support of over 130 soldiers during combat engineer training missions.
Write reports, logs, awards, and improvements to standard operating procedures.
2013 Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for excellence in training Soldiers, improving morale, improving Soldier productivity, and maintaining accountability.
2017 Awarded a 2nd Army Commendation Medal for excellence during Operation Enduring Freedom, for stepping into the role of acting First Sergeant, and Training NCO.
U.S. Marine Corps
4th Light Armored Recon Battalion
Camp Pendleton, CA
Jan 1991 - Dec 2002
Platoon Sergeant / Command and Control Vehicle Commander
Served as Platoon Sergeant and NCO in charge of Command Operations Center in 4th Light Armored Recon Battalion.
Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for designing and manufacturing improved tactical vehicle door latches and seating system.
Sent to consult with defense contractor to improve design and manufacturing process for various ballistic door latches. Improvement credited with preventing injuries and providing substantial government cost savings.
Wrote improved repair procedures that were later incorporated into maintenance manuals.
Modern English
Beijing, China
May 2002 - Feb 2003
Television Show Host
Co-Hosted 20 episodes (legal limit) of the Modern English television show.
University of Phoenix
Major: Business Management Minor: Marketing
Human Resources, Total Quality Management, Accounting, Marketing, Project Management
Cuyamaca College / Grossmont College
Associate's Degree 1996
Major: Mechanical Engineering Minor: Business Entrepreneurship
Computer-Aided Drafting, Business & Entrepreneurship, Computer Technology, Analytic Trigonometry, Analytic Calculus, Engineering.
English: Native
Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate
Japanese: Novice
San Diego Velodrome Association
2003-2006 Board Member 1999-2017
Bicycle Race Announcer (paid position)
1999-2001 Program and Facility Manager (paid position)
San Diego County Sheriff's Dept.
9621 Ridgehaven Ct. San Diego, CA 92123
Dec 1992 - Feb 2001
Search and Rescue Academy graduate.
Extensive training in survival, man-tracking, emergency medical, rappelling,
and rescue operations.
Participated in many rescues, body recoveries, searches for lost hikers, etc.
Dec 1992: Body recovery from helicopter crash, Fallbrook, CA.
Nov 2000: Saved life of Jack Walsh, age 4, lost and injured in a mountainous region of Anza-Borrego.